Spot On: All the Best Songs from the 1950s

As our jazz-era,1930s, and 1940s playlists show, nothing captures the Zeitgeist of an era quite like music. For the next installment of songs to celebrate *Vanity Fair’*s centennial, we present the unforgettable tunes of Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Buddy Holly, and Little Richard, to name a few. Their voices blend into a beautiful chorus that represents the highs and lows of an American landscape on the brink of something big. The eclectic 50s playlist we’ve created combines the best of the decade from every angle, including blues, jazz, country, and a little something called rock ’n’ roll.

Stay tuned for more decade-specific playlists from the last 100 years. Next up—the 1960s!

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